The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 4 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 46
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr M White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
The Green, Pickhill, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4JL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Pickhill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School currently has 46 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pickhill Church of England Primary School take?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pickhill Church of England Primary School?
Pickhill Church of England Primary School is in Thirsk, YO7 4JL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pickhill Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pickhill Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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